Smitha E Mathew
Schaumburg
Summary
Experienced Director of Rehab as a physical therapist with an efficient record of overseeing, treating and managing patients and staff. Have over 20 years of experience working with geriatrics, home health and outpatient.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Rehabilitation
Select Rehab
11.2012 - Current
- Provides skilled PT services in a skilled unit to patients requiring rehabilitation to regain their maximum level of function for an effective discharge. Monitor attainment of productivity standards. Participates in all departmental and regional meetings. Manages daily treatment mints to ensure optimal reimbursement is achieved. Responsible for meeting financial standards, overseeing operations of the department to ensure Medicare compliance. Conducts in-services and shares knowledge of new and improved techniques with staff. Assembles a diverse planning team consisting of interdisciplinary health professionals and representatives from different services within the facility. Conduct assessments, and determine the specific needs and interests of employees. Discuss with administrators and managers to ensure the program's visibility and provide guidance on staff involvement.
- 40hrs/week.
Physical Therapist
Genesis Rehab
02.2012 - 10.2012
- Planned therapy program for neuromusculoskeletal patients as prescribed by physician including posture, gait, range of motion, muscle testing, sensory testing, specific extremity and spinal segmental motion. Provided treatments, therapeutic exercise programs, muscle reeducation, electrical stimulation, SWD and ultrasound specifically for pain management. Evaluated, recorded, and reported patients’ progress.
- 40hrs/week.
Physical Therapist
Rehabcare
04.2007 - 01.2012
- Gained experience in care of geriatric patients diagnosed with musculoskeletal, neurological, vascular and cardiac conditions. Documented patient data in computer system.
- 40hrs/week.
Physical Therapist
West Suburban Care Center
11.2002 - 03.2007
- Gained experience in CVA rehabilitation, head trauma, spinal cord injury and other neurologic disease rehabilitation. Proficient at evaluating Gait and Balance disorders in Geriatric populations and preparing them for discharge.
- 40hrs/wk.
Education
BSc - Physical Therapy
M.G. University
IndiaCertification
- Licensed Physical Therapist, State of California, Illinois.
- CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Director of Rehabilitation
Select Rehab
11.2012 - Current
Physical Therapist
Genesis Rehab
02.2012 - 10.2012
Physical Therapist
Rehabcare
04.2007 - 01.2012
Physical Therapist
West Suburban Care Center
11.2002 - 03.2007
BSc - Physical Therapy
M.G. University